Revenue Auditor ; Work from Home Office - Everett Region

Position

Revenue Auditor III (RA3) – Finance Division, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board – Everett, Washington

The Revenue Auditor III leads complex financial and compliance audits of alcohol and cannabis businesses, ensuring tax and fee compliance, supporting internal audits, and providing education and assistance to licensees and regulatory partners. The role requires independent planning and execution, analysis of tax liability, and collaboration across agency divisions.

• Plan and conduct in‑depth audits of large spirits and cannabis retailers, distributors, distillers, breweries, and wineries.
• Evaluate fiscal activities, financial records, procedures, and policy to determine compliance with applicable tax/fee laws.
• Assess accounting procedures, internal controls, and state regulatory compliance and recommend improvements.
• Identify signs of fraud and seek guidance from senior auditors or supervisors.
• Interpret RCW and WAC related to cannabis, spirits, and beer & wine audits and communicate findings to licensees.
• Provide audit findings and corrective action recommendations to licensees, attorneys, accountants, and other agencies.
• Perform investigative audits of manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers.
• Train peer auditors in field‑auditing techniques and participate as a team member on large complex audits.
• Collect data from systems of records used for cannabis, spirits, and beer & wine audits.
• Serve as auditor‑in‑charge for team audits, leading guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Explain audit methodologies in administrative hearings when required.
• Travel to audit sites, including overnight travel, as needed.

Employee’s personal residence will serve as duty station. The role combines home office and field work. Travel will be required to audit sites with flexibility in scheduling and occasional overnight travel.

• Seven years of relevant education, professional experience, or a combination of both in auditing, accounting, tax compliance, or tax administration.
• Valid state driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Education to experience equivalency:
  • Associate’s degree = 2 years
  • Bachelor’s degree = 4 years
  • Master’s degree = 5 years
• Certifications that may substitute for one year of experience:
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Government Financial Manager
  • Certified Management Accountant
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified Forensic Accountant

• Intermediate experience with computer software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to interpret state regulations, RCWs, and WACs.

The ability to take action to learn and grow. Involves considering new information, developing skills, and adapting to change.

The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Includes collaborating, advocating, and applying inclusive communication.

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical/Dental/Vision, Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance).
• Paid vacation, leave, and holidays.
• Tuition waiver and reimbursement for approved courses.
• Training and career development programs, including online courses and Linked In Learning.
• Work/life balance with flexible/alternative schedules and telework options where possible.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness program.
• On‑site exercise facility at Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Headquarter Building in Olympia.
• Infants at Work Program for eligible employees.
• Free parking.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The Board also ensures compliance with RCW 66.08.080 and RCW 69.50.351 regarding employee financial interests.